I live in northern Illinois, US and I have a traditional lawn. I want to move towards something that is low maintenance and better for biodiversity. Any suggestions or ideas on finding a local landscaper? I care and want to move alway from having a lawn but I have too many things to juggle to dive in with lots of research.
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I recommend starting small, like removing a 2 to 3ft strip of lawn at an edge with a hand tool. Then you can either throw a native seed mix down or plant small plants. In terms of where to get plants, a quick google search of Illinois brought up a few options like the Illinois Native Plant Society. I always go for environmental organizations, schools, or very local businesses that sell native seeds or plants. They would also be a good source for a landscaper if you want to hire out the job.